Chargers stay local, draft LA natives Tuipulotu, Henley
1 year, 7 months ago

Chargers stay local, draft LA natives Tuipulotu, Henley

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Tom Telesco and Brandon Staley did not need to look far to find the players the Los Angeles Chargers took Friday on the second day of the NFL draft. Southern California defensive end Tuli Tuipulotu and Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley are Los Angeles natives and took part in the team’s local pro day before the draft. “I’m from Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, which is a special place for football, but Southern California has taken it to a different level.” Tuipulotu grew up in the Los Angeles suburb of Hawthorne, which is a 20-minute drive from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, where the Chargers play their home games. Telesco, who is handling his 11th draft as the Chargers’ general manager, and Staley both said Henley’s biggest impact this season might come on special teams, where he played on all four units. He has the play style that we’re really attracted to.” Despite having a strong trio with Mack, Bosa and safety Derwin James, the Chargers were ranked 20th in total defense, 21st in points allowed per game and the fifth worst against the run last season.

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Chargers struggle to score after RB J.K. Dobbins hurts his knee in his reunion game with Ravens
4 weeks ago

Chargers struggle to score after RB J.K. Dobbins hurts his knee in his reunion game with Ravens

Associated Press  

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Despite questions at receiver, cornerback, Chargers stand firm at NFL trade deadline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Despite questions at receiver, cornerback, Chargers stand firm at NFL trade deadline

LA Times  

When it came to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz stood firm with the roster he built in the offseason. Joe Hortiz made aggressive moves this offseason, but when it came to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, the Chargers’ general manager stood firm with the roster he built. When asked about the trade deadline last month, Hortiz, a …

Chargers rookies are making new GM’s first draft class a smash hit
2 months, 1 week ago

Chargers rookies are making new GM’s first draft class a smash hit

LA Times  

Chargers rookie Cam Hart made an immediate impression on coaches during training camp and now he is getting his chance to play because of injuries. … It was more so like, a ‘pissed off for greatness’ type of thing.” With strong starts to their careers, Hart and fellow rookie cornerback Tarheeb Still are chasing more great moments as the injury-riddled …

Chargers shore up quarterback room via a trade with the Falcons
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers shore up quarterback room via a trade with the Falcons

LA Times  

The addition of quarterback Taylor Heinicke adds starting experience to the Chargers’ quarterback room. A day after reducing the roster to 53 players and retaining just two quarterbacks, Justin Herbert and Easton Stick, the Chargers sent a conditional 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the Atlanta Falcons for veteran Taylor Heinicke, the team confirmed with an announcement Thursday. The Chargers also …

Chargers roster breakdown: Only two quarterbacks kept on 53-man roster
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers roster breakdown: Only two quarterbacks kept on 53-man roster

LA Times  

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For Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, preseason opener versus Seattle is just a start
4 months, 2 weeks ago

For Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, preseason opener versus Seattle is just a start

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley is looking forward to the Chargers’ first preseason game Saturday at home against the Seahawks. The Chargers have listed Los Angeles native Daiyan Henley as the starting left inside linebacker on the team’s first posted depth chart of the Jim Harbaugh era but, despite the hype surrounding his progress, his psyche is unmoved. “That’s the best …

With a new coaching staff, Quentin Johnston hopes for a turnaround with Los Angeles Chargers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

With a new coaching staff, Quentin Johnston hopes for a turnaround with Los Angeles Chargers

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Sanjay Lal’s first bit of coaching to Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston didn’t have to do with route running or hand placement when vying with a cornerback while being covered. Okay, if I take a day off here, it’ll correlate or wind down into a game like that, which I do not want again.” …

Chargers OTAs, Week 2: Junior Colson update, Hayden Hurst and Asante Samuel Jr. shine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers OTAs, Week 2: Junior Colson update, Hayden Hurst and Asante Samuel Jr. shine

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers kicked off their second week of organized team activities Wednesday. Five players were not on the field for Wednesday’s practice: running back Gus Edwards, running back J.K. Dobbins, tight end Will Dissly, offensive lineman Jordan McFadden and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood. Four players worked off to the side with trainers during practice: …

Joe Hortiz addresses needs at wide receiver and cornerback in his first draft as the Chargers’ GM
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Hortiz addresses needs at wide receiver and cornerback in his first draft as the Chargers’ GM

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Joe Hortiz was disciplined and methodical in his first NFL draft as the Los Angeles Chargers’ general manager. “Then, myself, the other scouts, the personnel, the, every one of the coaches on our staff, we’re just, ‘How can we help?’ We’re just trying to support and try to help in any way that we can.” The …

Chargers’ new attitude starts with drafting huge Joe Alt, beefing up defense, receivers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers’ new attitude starts with drafting huge Joe Alt, beefing up defense, receivers

LA Times  

The Chargers feel their new philosophy is reflected in their pick of huge offensive tackle Joe Alt. “I’m really excited the way it went, especially you look at our first pick,” said Hortiz, who then talked about Alt being the best tackle available. “You could tell by how happy everyone was at the end … everyone’s high-fiving and just really …

Chargers' top pick Joe Alt fits with Jim Harbaugh's philosophy
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chargers' top pick Joe Alt fits with Jim Harbaugh's philosophy

LA Times  

Notre Dame’s Joe Alt blocks during a game against Duke. Offensive tackle Joe Alt, whom they chose fifth overall in the NFL draft, was a trademark Jim Harbaugh selection. Chargers Chargers draft pick Joe Alt following in his father’s NFL footsteps Joe Alt, the Chargers’ first pick in the NFL draft, comes from a family of athletes. “We’re gonna play …

Chargers trade to nab Georgia receiver, then draft Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan linebacker
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chargers trade to nab Georgia receiver, then draft Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan linebacker

LA Times  

The Chargers had to replace their starting receivers from last season and started by drafting Georgia’s Ladd McConkey. Colson, who played for new Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh the last three years, combines size and speed and possesses a toughness that had Harbaugh’s eyes lighting up later as he discussed the pick. So excited to get out there and get …

Even if Chargers trade No. 5 pick, Justin Herbert is sure to receive help in deep draft
8 months ago

Even if Chargers trade No. 5 pick, Justin Herbert is sure to receive help in deep draft

LA Times  

Would the Chargers pass on picking a receiving star such as Louisiana State’s Malik Nabers if he’s available on the fifth pick of the NFL draft? In free agency, the Chargers beefed up their backfield and signed one of the league’s top blocking tight ends as new coach Jim Harbaugh put into motion his promise to make the team more …

Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick in NFL draft if the price is right
8 months ago

Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick in NFL draft if the price is right

LA Times  

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh might be thinking trade during the first round of the NFL draft. “If we’re going to trade away from great players,” Hortiz said Thursday, “there’s got to be a reason in terms of value for us.” In transitioning to becoming a tougher, line-of-scrimmage-focused team under first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers …

Chargers depth chart: Where the roster stands after first wave of free agency
9 months ago

Chargers depth chart: Where the roster stands after first wave of free agency

New York Times  

The first wave of free agency has crashed ashore, and over the past week, the Los Angeles Chargers have undergone a rather seismic roster makeover. GO DEEPER Why Chargers traded Keenan Allen — and what comes next for Jim Harbaugh, Joe Hortiz Quarterback Starter: Justin Herbert Depth: Easton Stick, Max Duggan The Chargers re-signed Stick over the weekend, and he …

Chargers got more ‘Tongan Power’ than expected when they drafted Tuli Tuipulotu
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers got more ‘Tongan Power’ than expected when they drafted Tuli Tuipulotu

LA Times  

From left, Talanoa Hufanga, Tuli Tuipulotu and Marlon Tuipulotu give the “T” signal, a celebratory tribute to Tonga, during Tuli’s NFL draft party. “My pop’s,” Tuipulotu said, “a pretty humble dude.” Until Tuipulotu was born, his family didn’t know if he would arrive as a boy or a girl because they valued the surprise of it all. “I can understand …

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco after blowout loss to Raiders
1 year ago

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco after blowout loss to Raiders

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers fired coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Friday, one day after a 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders dropped the team to 5-9. Doing nothing in the name of continuity was not a risk I was willing to take.” Los Angeles also fired defensive run game coordinator/defensive line coach Jay Rodgers, who …

Brandon Staley gets defensive after Chargers squander 4th-quarter lead, lose to Packers
1 year, 1 month ago

Brandon Staley gets defensive after Chargers squander 4th-quarter lead, lose to Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The most inspired defense the Los Angeles Chargers offered Sunday came during coach Brandon Staley’s postgame news conference. “We haven’t found that rhythm consistently in the secondary right now,” Staley said. We’ve got to play cleaner football.” Love said he took advantage of some confusion in the Chargers’ secondary on his go-ahead, 24-yard touchdown pass to …

Chargers have been sliding downhill and climb back begins or ends in Green Bay
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers have been sliding downhill and climb back begins or ends in Green Bay

LA Times  

Coach Brandon Staley, whose Chargers’ playoff hopes likely cannot withstand a loss in Green Bay, greets offensive lineman Rashawn Slater. If there’s a moment when Staley’s arc as Chargers coach derailed, it happened on that chilly afternoon in Colorado, where their winning streak was blown away and took all the “feel-good” with it. Buoyed by all the belief and empowered …

Chargers’ Mike Williams out for rest of season with torn ACL
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers’ Mike Williams out for rest of season with torn ACL

LA Times  

Wide receiver Mike Williams is helped off the field after suffering a left knee injury during the Chargers’ win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Chargers will be without wide receiver Mike Williams for the reminder of the season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Now, he’s going to get a bigger opportunity.” Johnston …

Takeaways from Chargers’ 22-17 preseason loss to the Saints
1 year, 4 months ago

Takeaways from Chargers’ 22-17 preseason loss to the Saints

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the New Orleans Saints, 22-17, in their second game of the preseason Sunday evening at SoFi Stadium. young guys doin' work pic.twitter.com/jS1WVpquqj — Los Angeles Chargers August 21, 2023 “I liked the way Daiyan played,” Staley said. young guys on D stepped up pic.twitter.com/rYSM44PZ25 — Los Angeles Chargers August 21, 2023 …

Chargers training camp: Defense gains the edge in intrasquad scrimmage
1 year, 4 months ago

Chargers training camp: Defense gains the edge in intrasquad scrimmage

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers held their ninth practice of training camp Sunday evening at Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex. Austen Pleasants, who joined the Chargers’ practice squad last November, got the bulk of the work at right tackle with the starting offense. still fast af boi pic.twitter.com/ZJilJPgYNm — Los Angeles Chargers August 7, 2023 Back-to-back penalties …

‘We gotta make a name for ourselves.’ Chargers’ defense driven to match elite offense
1 year, 4 months ago

‘We gotta make a name for ourselves.’ Chargers’ defense driven to match elite offense

LA Times  

Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston and cornerback Ja’Sir Taylor participate in drills during the team’s training camp Monday in Costa Mesa. Triggered by Herbert’s powerful right arm, the Chargers can be a monster to defend, and that’s before even mentioning running back Austin Ekeler, the NFL’s leading touchdown producer over the last two seasons. You just get back in the huddle …

Chargers training camp: Asante Samuel Jr., defense dominates on Day 6
1 year, 4 months ago

Chargers training camp: Asante Samuel Jr., defense dominates on Day 6

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers held their sixth practice of training camp Wednesday at Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex. The defense had its best practice of camp so far and won all three of the live 11-on-11 periods: a move-the-ball period, a red zone period and a two-minute drill. mike dub + herbo are locked in pic.twitter.com/cquq0o88LF …

Chargers camp questions: How will new-look offense change? Who’s filling holes on D?
1 year, 4 months ago

Chargers camp questions: How will new-look offense change? Who’s filling holes on D?

LA Times  

Not long after he signed a new contract, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert signs autographs for fans. We know how good a team we can be.” With Herbert’s long-anticipated deal done — he signed the contract Wednesday — here’s a look at six story lines with camp opening and heading into the Chargers’ season opener against Miami on Sept. 10: The …

Chargers assistant Chris Beatty keeps developing receivers, looking for opportunities
1 year, 5 months ago

Chargers assistant Chris Beatty keeps developing receivers, looking for opportunities

New York Times  

During the 2021 offseason, Chris Beatty sat Mike Williams down and gave the No. After more than two decades coaching high school and college football, Beatty had recently achieved his longtime goal of reaching the NFL, joining Brandon Staley’s Chargers staff as the receivers coach. “If you do what I ask you to do, you’re going to get 80 catches, …

Chargers go local by drafting USC’s Tuli Tuipulotu, Crenshaw’s Daiyan Henley on Day 2
1 year, 7 months ago

Chargers go local by drafting USC’s Tuli Tuipulotu, Crenshaw’s Daiyan Henley on Day 2

LA Times  

USC linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu gets to stay in town after being selected by the Chargers in the second round of the NFL draft Friday. The team drafted two defenders from Los Angeles, taking USC edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu in the second round and Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley in the third. Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley, drafted by the Chargers …

Chargers take a big target receiver with 21st pick of NFL draft
1 year, 7 months ago

Chargers take a big target receiver with 21st pick of NFL draft

LA Times  

Wide receiver Quentin Johnston stands among friends and family after being selected 21st overall by the Chargers in the NFL draft on Thursday night. 21 had the team’s decision-makers afterward using several variations of the word “explosive.” Quentin Johnston is a 6-foot-3, 208-pound wide receiver with quick feet, a notable burst and a history of making good things happen after …

2023 NFL draft: Who will Chargers pick first? There is depth behind the 21st choice
1 year, 7 months ago

2023 NFL draft: Who will Chargers pick first? There is depth behind the 21st choice

LA Times  

Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers is one player who has been connected with the Chargers. “You’d like to construct it where, going into the draft, you feel like you’re solid across the positions to where you don’t really feel forced to take a certain position,” he said. But I feel like our roster is at a point where we’re …

With little cap room, where Chargers must be on money with NFL draft picks
1 year, 8 months ago

With little cap room, where Chargers must be on money with NFL draft picks

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley stands in stunned silence outside the locker room after a playoff loss to Jacksonville. “So we’re ready to get started.” Ninety-three days — counted out exactly by the Chargers’ meticulous head coach — since his team lost a 27-0 AFC wild-card lead in Jacksonville in a dramatic, face-first tumble from the playoffs. Sports NFL mock draft …

Chargers gush over addition of Eric Kendricks, ‘one of the most complete linebackers’
1 year, 8 months ago

Chargers gush over addition of Eric Kendricks, ‘one of the most complete linebackers’

LA Times  

Coach Brandon Staley said the Chargers could not resist the chance to add a linebacker with Eric Kendricks’ skills. “He’s one of the most complete linebackers in the last decade,” Staley, speaking at the NFL’s owners meetings, said of Kendricks. Staley called Ekeler “a pillar of our offense.” He also said he hasn’t thought so far ahead as to envision …

Who can Chargers get to play defensive line? More injuries leave them with just three
2 years, 1 month ago

Who can Chargers get to play defensive line? More injuries leave them with just three

LA Times  

Chargers defensive lineman Christian Covington is helped off the field after suffering a torn pectoral muscle against the 49ers. On Monday, former Chargers defensive lineman Jerry Tillery was claimed on waivers by one of the team’s AFC West rivals, Las Vegas. “We’ll be working over the next 36 hours,” Staley said, “to make a couple acquisitions to get us to …

Chargers surprise with first-round NFL draft pick to protect Justin Herbert
2 years, 7 months ago

Chargers surprise with first-round NFL draft pick to protect Justin Herbert

LA Times  

Boston College’s Zion Johnson, left, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hold a Chargers jersey after the guard was picked in the first round of the NFL draft. The Chargers drafted their starters at quarterback and left tackle in the first round of the NFL draft in 2020 and ’21, respectively, both Justin Herbert and Rashawn Slater earning Pro Bowl honors …

Chargers have drafted well in first round under GM Tom Telesco, but look at the rest
2 years, 7 months ago

Chargers have drafted well in first round under GM Tom Telesco, but look at the rest

LA Times  

Rashawn Slater holds a Chargers jersey with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the Northwestern offensive tackle was taken in the first round last year. Sports NFL mock draft live: Team reporters make their 2022 first-round picks Reporters who cover their teams on a daily basis predict how the first round of the 2022 NFL draft will unfold in The Times’ …

NFL combine: Chargers coach Brandon Staley has deep thoughts on roster, defense
2 years, 9 months ago

NFL combine: Chargers coach Brandon Staley has deep thoughts on roster, defense

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley wants his team depth to improve drastically, but pinpoints defensive line and corner as positions of need in upcoming NFL draft. But both general manager Tom Telesco and coach Brandon Staley have made a point in recent weeks of explaining that this offseason isn’t just about one side of the line of scrimmage. On Wednesday, Staley …

Chargers enter combine with no sure-fire pick, but defense seems to be a priority
2 years, 9 months ago

Chargers enter combine with no sure-fire pick, but defense seems to be a priority

LA Times  

Help on the defensive line could reduce some frustrations for Chargers coach Brandon Staley. Telesco is trying to build on a season that saw the Chargers bounce back under first-year coach Brandon Staley to finish 9-8 and remain in playoff contention until the final second of overtime in the NFL’s last regular-season game. “I think if you’re objective and you …

Brandon Staley and Justin Herbert learning lessons in NFL school of hard knocks
3 years, 1 month ago

Brandon Staley and Justin Herbert learning lessons in NFL school of hard knocks

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley knows his second-year quarterback isn’t the only one who’s still learning things at the NFL level. “He’s still seeing things for the first time a lot, just like I’m seeing things for the first time as a head coach,” Staley said Monday. “I’m going to have tough moments too, right?” A rookie, Staley won four of …

Despite ‘off week,’ Brandon Staley is pleased with Chargers’ 4-2 start
3 years, 2 months ago

Despite ‘off week,’ Brandon Staley is pleased with Chargers’ 4-2 start

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert hangs his head on the bench during a disappointing game against the Baltimore Ravens. Last week, safety Derwin James suggested as one solution “whooping the man in front of you.” Staley called the run defense’s performance Sunday “a step forward,” noting that the 187 yards the Chargers allowed on the ground included a 22-yard scramble by …

With nine Chargers draft picks, GM Tom Telesco’s work is no day at the beach
3 years, 7 months ago

With nine Chargers draft picks, GM Tom Telesco’s work is no day at the beach

LA Times  

With nine draft picks, Chargers general manager Tom Telesco is going to have a busy three days. Asked about the differing approaches, Chargers general manager Tom Telesco grinned and referenced Rams coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead in a response that he explained was meant to be a compliment. I think we’ll probably just stay here in the …

Chargers GM Tom Telesco admits team a mystery until season starts
4 years, 3 months ago

Chargers GM Tom Telesco admits team a mystery until season starts

LA Times  

The Chargers reported for coronavirus testing in late July, trained throughout August and now will reach the second week of September with a great deal of certainty. “As we all start playing real games … we’re going to really see what we have,” general manager Tom Telesco said Sunday. … We do think there’s some talent, maybe young talent, but …

Roderic Teamer and Andre Patton are among six players cut by the Chargers
4 years, 4 months ago

Roderic Teamer and Andre Patton are among six players cut by the Chargers

LA Times  

Chargers defensive back Roderic Teamer Jr. warms up before a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 8, 2019. The Chargers released six players Saturday, including safety Roderic Teamer and wide receiver Andre Patton. The Chargers used two of their draft picks in April on wide receivers Joe Reed and K.J. 6 pick in the NFL draft to select …

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